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Upsize Tooling - Powered Cutter Head
Part No. FA44400F (Model PCH 36), Part No. FA43400F (Model PCH 44)
• Designed To Work in 144” Minimum ID or Trenchbox Shafts •
• Independent Drives For Rotation & Spoil Removal •
• Controlled By GBM Operator In Launch Shaft •
FEATURES
• The PCH 36 is an upsizing tool to match 36” OD product pipe (30” VCP). Increaser kits available to 44” OD.
• The PCH 44 is an upsizing tool to match 44” OD product pipe (36” VCP). Increaser kits available to 48” OD.
• Independent ports for pipe lubrication reduces jacking forces on pipe.
• Four jetting nozzles to the cutter face increases cutting performance and ease of spoil removal.
• Operates with the 4812A jacking frame and P275T power pack.
• Spoils are discharged to reception shaft.
• PCH equipped with hydraulic dirt wing to
• Designed to work with up to two meter pipe.
prevent rolling.
• Uses 16” OD heavy duty thrust casings.
SPECIFICATIONS
Assembly Length ................... 91 in. (2,311 mm)
Drive System
Two sections may be launched separately
Auger Drive
Max. Torque..20,000 ft-lbs (27,120 N•m)
Diameter
Max. Speed ................................. 38 rpm
Powered Cutter Head Body
PCH 36 ....................36 in. (914 mm) OD
Cutterface Power
PCH 44 .................44 in. (1,118 mm) OD
PCH 36 ........................... 79 HP (59 kW)
Overcut ................................ 1.5 in. (38 mm)
PCH 44 ........................... 93 HP (69 kW)
Weight (approximate)
Front Section
PCH 36 ................... 4,300 lbs. (1,955 kg)
PCH 44 ................... 6,500 lbs. (2,955 kg)
Rear Section
PCH 36 ................... 3,000 lbs. (1,364 kg)
PCH 44 ................... 4,500 lbs. (2,045 kg)
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GBM_PCH36-44, FA44100F-FA43400F